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"It is in fact questionable as to whether any faecal matter was collected.

"He did wipe his bottom and there was a stain on the toilet paper. Had any amount of faecal matter been passed, we would not be in this position today."

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Suspected Harlow drug dealer won't poo out his drugs

Arrest

Lamarr Chambers, 24, was arrested by officers from Essex Police's Operation Raptor West team for failing to stop for police in Ladyshot, Harlow, along with possession with intent to supply class A drugs on Wednesday, January 17.

Drugs

Police allege that Chambers has swallowed the drugs.

He is staying in custody in Harlow.

Chambers appears in court for first time

Chambers appears in court for the first time a day later on Thursday, January 18.

Court authorises the further detention of Chambers to enable him to pass the drugs police suspect are inside him.

15 days after arrest

On Thursday, February 1, Operation Raptor West confirmed on Twitter that Chambers was yet to pass out the suspected drugs.

The tweet said: "Day 15 today and no movements, unless anything changes overnight then we will be back to court tomorrow for the third time in this case requesting a further 8 days."

Back in court

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 2 as police put in another application for him to remain in custody in Harlow.

It was accepted, and Chambers will remain in custody for a further seven days, until Friday, February 9.

It is 16 days since he has been to the toilet.

Suspect enters third week

At 6.20pm on Wednesday, February 7, the Operation Raptor West team's account confirmed that 21 days had now passed with no movement from the suspect's bowels.

Chambers breaks British record

On Saturday February 10 Chambers breaks the British record for spending the most days in custody while police wait for him to poo out his drugs.

It has now been 23 days and counting for Chambers and there has still been no movement or sign of the drugs he is believed to have swallowed.

Another return to court

Chambers returns to Chelmsford Magistrates Court as police put in another application extend his custody.

It was granted with the 24-year-old to remain in custody until Monday, February 19.

It has now been 28 days without any movement from his bowls.

Sixth time in court

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday, February 19, for the sixth time.

The police's application to extend his custody was granted until Friday, February 23.

It has now been 33 days without him going to the toilet.

Another visit to court

Chambers appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 23, for the seventh time.

He will be held in custody until his next court appearance on Monday, February 26.

It has now been 37 days without him going to the toilet.

Chambers' defence barrister tells the court he does not want to be resuscitated if he falls ill.

Reporting restriction

Magistrates' order a reporting restriction under the Contempt of Court Act on February 26 to avoid prejudice if the case went to a trial before a jury.

Matters relating to Lamarr Chambers are limited to basic information.

Chambers appears in court again

Lamarr appears before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, March 2.

CPS discontinue charges

The CPS discontinue the charges against him on Monday, March 5.

Chambers rearrested

Chambers is rearrested and released on bail.

Chambers taken to hospital

Chambers is driven to hospital by a police car in the company of a medical professional to receive further treatment.

On February 10, after 24 days, Chambers broke the British record for spending the most days in custody while police wait for him to poo.

However, he has been taken to facilities at Stansted Airport in an attempt to defecate.

Defending, Andrew Horsall QC said: "There was an attempt to pass a stool at Stansted Airport.